“The Year of the Nurse” State Christmas Tree
Christmas at the Capitol is one of South Dakota’s unique holiday traditions. It began with just 12 trees in 1981. Today nearly 100 finely...
South Dakota Department of Health’s Cancer Programs Implementation Grant
The South Dakota Department of Health's Cancer Programs are pleased to announce the release of the Implementation Grant Request for Applications (RFA). The programs...
Joint Health and Human Service Committee holds COVID-19 Coronavirus Relief Fund Hearing
The Joint Health and Human Service Committee met on September 22, to consider testimony related to the use of CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund...
Governor Noem Announces Special Legislative Session
Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will call a special legislative session of the state legislature. The legislature will meet on Monday, October 5,...
Governor Noem Releases Framework for $100 million CARES Act Funding for Community-Based Healthcare Providers
Governor Kristi Noem announced a new framework on September 18 to designate up to $100 million in CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) for...
Interim Rule Review Committee Approves South Dakota Medicaid Rule Changes
On September 15, the Department of Social Services Division of Medical Services presented a rules package to the Interim Rules Review Committee regarding changes...
South Dakota Medicaid Updates COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
South Dakota Medicaid has updated the COVID-19 Provider Frequently Asked Questions document. Within the update, South Dakota Medicaid clarified acceptance of COVID-19 treatment inpatient...
CMS approves South Dakota Shared Savings Supplemental Payment State Plan Amendments
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved South Dakota State Plan Amendment (SPA) SD 20-005 regarding supplemental payments for hospitals and other qualifying...
South Dakota Medicaid Rule Change Public Hearing August 25
South Dakota Medicaid is holding a public hearing on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 3 PM to consider the adoption and amendment of several...
2020 Rural Community Star Recognition Program
Do you know someone or an organization that is making a positive health impact in your rural community? The South Dakota Office of Rural...
